Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Patrick, Sorry for the last 'empty' post! It's perfectly possible to use those old Soviet cameras, my vote would go to the Zorki 4K if you had to had to use one. If you keep your eyes peeled you will eventually come across the bargains, an M2 (serviced by Leica) for 275 GBP, 3 x M lenses 35 Summaron, 50 collapsible Summicron and 90 collapsible Elmar, all for 150 GBP. You need to seek diligently though, these things are not 'front page news'. Good luck with your search, if you recognise that it is not merely the superb results from the lenses that matter but the quietness of the shutter and the way of seeing that comes from using this type of camera (and a whole host of other things) then you will be happier in what you achieve through this move to rangefinder working. Jem > -----Original Message----- > From: Patrick Giagnocavo [SMTP:pgiagnoc@qi.com] > > Hi, > > I am wondering if anyone has any comments about the screw mount > clones like the Fed cameras or other clones that take the Leica > lenses. > > To be dead honest, I have always felt that the main appeal of the > Leica M was: > 1. Low noise (no mirror slap as in SLR) > 2. Lenses of very high quality, good 'bokeh' etc. > > I am willing to spend the money to get used Leica lenses (like maybe > a 50mm or 35mm to start with), but let's be honest: the lens is > more important to what ends up on film than the body, which is > basically a lighttight box that holds the lens in proper position. > I have considered the CL and CLE but even they are somewhat > expensive (wish I was the guy who got the deal on the $600 M3DS + > lenses package! :-) ) > > So, what is the best choice for a cheap Leica - compatible body? > > Thanks, > > ./patrick